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AP51 ZGA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 107,678 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,464 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose but adequately supported (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear axle cross brace removed

crack in wind screen but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Feb 2017 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central brake lamp not working (presumed disconnected)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear chassis cross brace rotten

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and cracked offside lower (not in swept area) (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,021 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,902 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 82,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,224 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,548 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,416 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and perished

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm and badly perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 24 Oct 2009 59,416 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and perished

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm and badly perished

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f coil spring not located correctly

o/s/r door not opening

power steering pump union signs of fluid

slight noise from rear brakes/wheel when wheels rotated

Fail 1 Nov 2008 51,047 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f coil spring not located correctly

o/s/r door not opening

power steering pump union signs of fluid

slight noise from rear brakes/wheel when wheels rotated

Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,032 miles

offside rear door does not open

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,866 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 29,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AP51 ZGA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 ZGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP51 ZGA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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